Tourism

The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes."

The two types of tourism are domestic, where one travels within their own country, or international. 

The global tourism industry incorporates many different industries such as hotels and holiday rentals, transport, travel companies, and attractions. In 2020, the global tourism industry contributed approximately 4.7 trillion US dollars to global GDP. 

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Issta Sport expands into the world of adventure travel: Acquires Eco in a major deal

In a NIS 10M deal, Issta Sport enters the NIS 700M geographic tourism market as part of its broader expansion into ski and event production sectors.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
21/04/2025

Ghost structure or luxury hotel? The plan that is changing the face of Haifa

After decades of neglect, the historic casino complex in Bat Galim will undergo a transformation. The local committee approved adding 4 floors while keeping the pool area as an open public space.

By MOSHE COHEN
20/04/2025

Fattal chain opens the Bazaar Hotel in Tel Aviv. Here’s the price per night

The first in the new Fattal Colors collection is the Bazaar Hotel, which has opened on Jerusalem Boulevard. 104 rooms and suites, and an investment of NIS 90 million. And the price?

By ZIV REINSTEIN
20/04/2025

Dramatic recovery in outbound tourism: Israelis are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in droves

Surprising data on outbound tourism recovery and inbound challenges were revealed at the Kinneret Academic College conference. Ministry of Tourism CEO: "We aim for 7 million tourists by 2030."

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
20/04/2025

Maldives: A destination that bans Israelis, would you book a vacation there?

How long will it take before the Israeli ban broadens into the total exclusion of all Jews, no matter where they hail from?

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
20/04/2025

Healing through hospitality: A look at the tourism revolution in El Salvador

Beyond the improved security and industrialized tourism boom, we are witnessing the rise of a new tourism model – regenerative and restorative tourism.

By NOAM BEDEIN
19/04/2025

Preventing the next tragedy: Lessons to learn on cable car safety

Some have called for the establishment of an international regulatory body—similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization—to oversee cable car operations worldwide.

By ITAY GAL
18/04/2025

The "Babushka" of suitcases: We tested 3 suitcases that fit inside each other

We tested the Vista suitcase brand from Marco Polo, which offers a set of three suitcases in different sizes that fit inside each other.

By WALLA! TOURISM
18/04/2025

How much will a night in a 13.5 square meter room cost at Tel Aviv's new hotel?

145 designed rooms await at the Gymnasia hotel in Tel Aviv. The hotel has an infinity pool on the roof and also offers breakfast at the Shila restaurant, which has relocated to the ground floor.

By WALLA! TOURISM
16/04/2025
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